The Rogers Scholars program has been described as “an experience of a lifetime,” and 104 high school students from 45 Kentucky counties will have an opportunity to be a part of that experience this summer.
Students from Southern and Eastern Kentucky – all rising high school juniors – have been selected by The Center for Rural Development to represent their home county as 2025 Rogers Scholars.
“Congratulations to our newest class of Rogers Scholars,” said Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center for Rural Development. “We are excited to announce this year’s Rogers Scholars and cannot wait to meet this amazing group of students. They truly are our region’s future leaders, filled with innovative and creative ideas, and ready to take on the world.”
Students accepted into the 2025 Rogers Scholars youth leadership program are:
Abbe Hicks – Wayne County
Abigail “Abby” Engle – Morgan County
Ada Valentine – Knox County
Addison Davis – Casey County
Adelyn “Addy” White – Pulaski County
Aidan Wilson – Taylor County
Allison Truett – Jackson County
Anna Warf – Green County
Annamarie Schroeder – Rowan County
Ansley Lipps – Clay County
Ashlyn Stewart – Bell County
Aubrey Williams – Floyd County
Ava Carver – Rowan County
Billi Brandenburg – Lee County
Brady Slone – Knott County
Breanna “Bre” Cantrell – Letcher County
Brody Baker – Lincoln County
Caleb Clark – Boyd County
Callie Thacker – Rockcastle County
Caroline Mills – Martin County
Carter Schmidt – Jessamine County
Charleston Girdler – Pulaski County
Charli “Bryanna” Jones – Clay County
Charli-Grace Nartker – Whitley County
Charly Curnutte – Lawrence County
Collin McKiddy – Monroe County
Conner Davis – Boyd County
Conor Jarrell – Johnson County
Daniel “Sebastian” Mosley – Harlan County
Eli Skeen – Whitley County
Emery Reams – Pulaski County
Emma Thacker – Pike County
Gabe Coleman – Adair County
Gavin Martin – Laurel County
Grace McCullough – Adair County
Gwendolyn Toll – Harlan County
HarperAnn “Harper” Hurt – Metcalfe County
Henry “Hank” Webb – Jessamine County
Hunter Barrett – Breathitt County
Isabella “Bella” Woodroof – Pulaski County
J. Alexander “Alex” Donahue – Pulaski County
Jacey Goble – Floyd County
Jaci Rogers – Taylor County
Jackson Kidd – Elliott County
Jackson Ostrander – Leslie County
Jackson Willis – Whitley County
Jalisa London – Monroe County
Jenna Samons – Pike County
John-Thomas Price – Breathitt County
Joseph “Knox” Maynard – Martin County
Justin Alford – Lincoln County
Kailey Pennington – Perry County
Kalyn Lee – Casey County
Kara Mabry – Carter County
Karma Shelley – Cumberland County
Karsen Thacker – Estill County
Kassidy May – Johnson County
Katherine “Katie” Sams – Laurel County
Katie Glover – Pulaski County
Katlynn “Kat” Riggs – Elliott County
Kaydee Sowder – Wolfe County
Kaydence Britton – Jackson County
Kenzie Willen – Cumberland County
Kiley Hall – Johnson County
Kyler “Nathan” Mason – McCreary County
Kylie Carey – Casey County
Kyria Barnette – Floyd County
Lauren Winningham – Clinton County
Livia Howell – Martin County
Lucas Saylor – Rockcastle County
Lyndsey Wireman – Magoffin County
Madeline “Maddie” Frye – Pulaski County
Madelyn “Maddie” Salyer – Magoffin County
Madelyn “Maddy” Braun – Pulaski County
Madelyn-Grace Wright – Metcalfe County
Madison DeBord – Leslie County
Makyna Garland – Knott County
Mallie Risner – Magoffin County
Marcus Yates – Bell County
Maribelle “Harper” DeVore – Russell County
Mckenzie Walker – Menifee County
Megan Smith – Knox County
Micah Pryor – Wayne County
Murtaza Hussain – Harlan County
Naomi Coleman – Casey County
Noah Shouse – Owsley County
Olivia “Nico” Debord – Carter County
Olivia Denny – Garrard County
Olivia Wilson – Garrard County
Olivia Clark – Green County
Olivia Flinchum – Lee County
Paul Bruner – McCreary County
Piper Garmon – Russell County
Rae Sobieck – Pulaski County
Sadiebelle Healan – Wayne County
Skyler Sparks – Estill County
Sophie Johnston – Morgan County
Taegan Stewart – Floyd County
Tanner Houchens – Laurel County
Tatum Begley – Leslie County
Taylor “Kenzie” Grubb – Owsley County
Tessa “Tess” Monhollen – Laurel County
Wyatt Fenison – Pulaski County
Zoe Vinson – Lawrence County
The 2025 Rogers Scholars program will be held on the campuses of Morehead State University (June 15-20) and Lindsey Wilson College (July 13-18). The program provides leadership and scholarship opportunities for high school students within The Center’s 45-county primary service area to develop their skills as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.
For more information about Rogers Scholars, please call 606-677-6000, visit www.centertech.com, or email youth@centertech.com.
Established in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. In its 45-county primary service region, The Center provides innovative programs in leadership, public safety, technology, and arts and culture. The Center is committed to constantly expanding its capabilities in order to deliver a range of key services throughout Kentucky and the nation.
(Sharon Dodson, Communications Specialist – The Center for Rural Development)